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Empower Students. Build Partnerships. Drive Innovation.
UC Level 9, Salary Range $131,884 pa - $ 138,026 pa plus 17% Super
Fixed Term, Full Time Opportunity, until December 2026
About us:
University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community, and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).
About the role:
Due to an internal secondment opportunity, the University of Canberra is looking for a passionate and strategic leader to join our Careers and Employability team as Manager, Work Integrated Learning (WIL) . In this key leadership role, reporting to the Associate Director, Careers and Employability, you will drive the strategic expansion and operational excellence of WIL across the university, with a strong focus on clinical and professional placements and internships that prepare students for real-world success.
Key responsibilities:
The Manager, WIL’s duties include but are not limited to:
Lead and manage a high-performing WIL team to deliver exceptional placement and internship experiences for students
Provide strategic, technical, and professional advice to shape the future of WIL
Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local and national employers to expand placement opportunities.
Collaborate with faculties to ensure the supply of mandatory professional placements.
Oversee employer engagement and stakeholder communications
Drive continuous improvement
Manage complex initiatives including Commonwealth Prac Payments (CPP), agreements, internships and placements.
About you:
To be considered for this role, you will have:
Excellent stakeholder management skills and strength in building relationships with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
Leadership experience, a collaborative mindset, a commitment to student success and ability to deliver innovative solutions
Tertiary qualification or strong equivalent work experience
Good work ethic with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
A deep understanding of Work Integrated Learning, in particular internships and placements in higher education
Understanding of TECSA and legislative requirements of industry placement would be highly regarded
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University of Canberra is a values based, forward-thinking institution that offers excellent conditions and benefits such as flexible, family-friendly policies, on site gym, on site medical services, a grocery store and childcare facilities.
Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access, and the ambitious goals of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Plan are designed to ensure that our Indigenous students and staff flourish in a welcoming and culturally safe environment. UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility:
Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
How to apply:
Please apply with you Resume only, no other documentation is required at this stage. Please ensure you take the time to align your Resume with the Position Description
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
For job specific information: Please contact Yvonne Soper - Associate Director, Careers & Employability - Yvonne.Soper@canberra.edu.au
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11. 55pm, Friday 1 August 2025
